Post Study Work (PSW)
The Post Study Work stream provides a short-term bridge to working in the UK for the most talented non-EEA national graduates completing a course of study in the UK. This stream is part of Tier 1, but unlike the other categories, it is only granted for a maximum of two years, which will not count towards permanent settlement in the UK. Candidates who remain in Britain under this category will be obliged to switch their status into another part of the points system as soon as they are able to do so.
Applicants in the General, Investors, or Entrepreneur categories will be granted a three-year visa, with the option to extend this by a further two years if the requirements continue to be fulfilled.
The role of PBS in streamlining UK immigration
Tier 1 of the PBS replaces eight immigration categories from the previous system and replaces them with four new subdivisions. With the exception of the Post-Study Work category, time spent in the UK will count towards the minimum residency requirement of five years for permanent settlement in the UK.
Outgoing UK Immigration Services
- Business persons
- Fresh talent: Working in Scotland Scheme
- Highly Skilled Migrant Programme
- Investors
- International Graduates Scheme
- Innovators
- Self Employed Lawyers
- Writers, Composers and Artists
Under Tier 1 - Applicants may apply through one of the following categories:
General
The General category applies to highly skilled candidates whom wish to enter the UK in order to seek and undertake employment.
Entrepreneurs
Applicants in this stream will be investing in the UK economy by starting or assuming control of a business. Candidates must also be involved in the day-to-day running of the enterprise concerned.
Investors
The Investor stream of Tier 1 is aimed at individuals making a substantial investment in the UK.
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